A Creative Village

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Endless Adventures

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Convenient, but hardly ordinary

Step Into Blacksburg and you'll find excitement, adventure and every form of entertainment imaginable. There's truly something for everyone. Arts, education, dining, recreation, technology and more. It is a place with small town charm and big university vibe, a place that offers unmatched beauty and uniqueness all of its own. With hundreds of outstanding retail and dining establishments, numerous art galleries, performance halls, museums, and lush green parks, it's easy to see the allure of Blacksburg.

Blacksburg is also known nationally as an ideal place to raise a family, a hub for research and entrepreneurship and for the unmatched athletic and academic achievements of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

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Top of the Stairs

Top of the Stairs (popularly known as TOTS) is a bar and restaurant in Blacksburg, Virginia, near the Virginia Tech campus. Established in 1978, TOTS is popular among Virginia Tech students and alumni due to its history, proximity to campus, signature mixed drink known as the Rail and Tuesday night karaoke.